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Getting Rid of “Get”?

Sometimes, copyediting rules can be subjective. The common yet controversial use of the word “get” is no exception.

Now that your freelance editing business is ready to take off, it’s time to learn the ins and outs of securing your very first client.

Of which, or whose? Here’s what history has to say about the grammatical correctness of these commonly used phrases.

Hearing from a potential client is exciting, but sometimes you need more details. Here’s what you need to know about responding to cold-calls.

Though not every editing job is put under contract, even low-risk projects would benefit from outlining the details with the client.

Looking for training in editing or freelancing? Check out these offerings from independent editors!

Negotiating is important, even for copyeditors. Learn how to guide your author or supervisor to get the answer you desire from your queries.

When someone sneezes, an overwhelming majority of people wish them a blessing from their god. Why is that?

Hyphens and dashes are common pieces of punctuation that can really improve your writing—if you know how to use them.

Become a star punctuation user! Learn advanced apostrophe rules about showing possession, omission, and plurality.